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M487 TMS

2012 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,430 mi
Last recorded59,430 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 TMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,430 miles

front and rear inner valances corroded

light corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 30 Jul 2021 59,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear inner valances corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 57,984 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 57,395 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 57,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,425 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres slightly cracking between tread

Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,745 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,332 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front and nearside rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,071 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,555 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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M487 TMS is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 130,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M487 TMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M487 TMS is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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